# Specialist Biomedical Scientist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/59681f52-5e6b-466a-9620-a6ec4d618733 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist/59681f52-5e6b-466a-9620-a6ec4d618733.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Addenbrooke's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (N/A) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T13:51:37.225Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Division_Healthcare_Science_Services/Division_Healthcare_Science_Services-v8326143 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8326143?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a highly skilled and dedicated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist looking to advance your career in a world-leading healthcare environment? Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic Blood Sciences Department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly regarded healthcare setting, delivering essential diagnostic services that directly impact patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a team known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and innovative research. As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services within our Haematology team. You must have a relevant IBMS Specialist diploma or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience. Applications may be accepted from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are currently progressing through the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology or Blood Science. Successful candidates that have not yet finished the portfolio will be paid on AfC Band 5 based on their experience at that grade, until completion and successful assessment and award of their qualification by the IBMS. An on-site practical assessment will be required as part of the recruitment process and there is an expectation that the post holder will participate in the delivery of a 24/7 laboratory service. ### Main duties of the job - To perform the initial screening and further investigation of specialist diagnostic tests producing complex quality diagnostic results in order to aid patient treatment and care and authorise the results as directed by departmental procedures and guidelines. - To use knowledge, interpretive skills, complex analysers and IT in order to deliver Blood sciences Service to our users. - Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work and competency. - To maintain competence through CPD. - To work flexibly in reflection of service needs which may include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 day per week service. - Maintain and promote professional image of both Pathology and CUH Trust. - To work safely as the job entails coming into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory secretions. NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on 8th October 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 23rd October 2026 All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback. As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - - Willingness to undertake cross training to extend skill set to deliver role. - - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - - Interpretation and analytical skills - - Demonstrable interpersonal skills - can work as part of a team or independently - - Able to prioritise own workload and that of others to meet needs of the service - - Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time - - High degree of manual dexterity to perform complex laboratory techniques **Desirable** - - Proven influencing and negotiating skills at all levels - - Demonstrable mentoring skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - - Demonstrable knowledge of the clinical reason for performing and technical understanding of Blood science tests equivalent to that covered by the IBMS Specialist Portfolio. - - Understands clinical significance of patient test results and when to action abnormal/unexpected results. - - Knowledge of sources of interference and analytical variables - - Knowledge of IQC procedures and EQA schemes - - Knowledge of relevant quality standards, regulations, and clinical guidelines e.g. ISO15189, HASAW, BSH ### Experience **Essential** - - Substantial practical experience of working in a Blood Sciences laboratory within a healthcare setting. - - Experience of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialist automated and semi-automated laboratory equipment - - Experience of Pathology IT systems. - - Experience of Quality Management Systems. - - Experience of writing laboratory SOPs - - Experience of training and competency assessment - - Experience of performing Risk Assessments. **Desirable** - - European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent - - Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS - - Previous experience of line managing staff - - Experience of mentoring staff undertaking IBMS training programmes e.g. Registration or specialist portfolio - - Experience of incident reporting and/or investigation - - Participation in change control, validation/verification. ### Qualifications **Essential** - - HCPC Registration as a Biomedical Scientist - - Biomedical Science Degree or Equivalent - - IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification. (applicants working towards this may still be considered) - - Evidence of CPD ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - - The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. - - High level of accuracy and attention to detail - - Integrity and personal credibility. - - Strives for excellence. - - Self-motivated and able to motivate others. - - Ability to be flexible and respond to the needs of the service. - - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where there are competing demands. - - Puts the patient first in everything that is undertaken - - Awareness of self and impact on others **Desirable** - - Credible and effective leadership qualities. ## Documents - [completing your application (doc, 137.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10660738) - [band 6 job application pack (docx, 873.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10648389) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.